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Cal. Civ. Code § 535.140

Service shall stand instead of demand

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Verified 10/14/2026 · Next check 10/21/2026
effective 10/14/2026MissouriSummary Process

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 535.140
Service of the complaint and summons in such action shall be a sufficient demand of the rent in arrear, and of a reentry on the demised premises.
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Plain English

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.140, when a landlord files an eviction or rent-recovery action and the tenant is formally served with the complaint and summons, that act of service legally satisfies the requirement to demand overdue rent and to assert the right to reenter the property. In other words, a separate, standalone demand notice is not required once the court process has been initiated and service has been completed. This rule streamlines the procedural steps in Missouri landlord-tenant litigation by combining the demand function with the court's service of process.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.140, compliant operators in Missouri generally understand that once a complaint and summons have been properly served on a tenant in a rent-recovery or eviction action, that service itself fulfills the legal demand requirement for unpaid rent and reentry rights. Property managers familiar with this provision typically do not issue a redundant separate demand after court service has been effectuated. Operators commonly work with legal counsel to ensure that the complaint and summons are properly prepared and served in accordance with Missouri procedural rules so that this statutory substitution applies.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.140 establishes that a tenant's receipt of a complaint and summons in a rent-related court action constitutes a formal legal demand for overdue rent and notice of the landlord's reentry claim. Tenants who receive such court documents should be aware that the clock on their legal response time begins upon service, and that the service itself carries significant legal weight under Missouri law. Tenants facing such proceedings may find it helpful to contact a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand available defenses and response options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.070
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.030
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.030
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.070
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.070
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300

Related Rules

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Persons entitled to summary process
§ 3
Judgment and execution; costs; appeal
§ 5
Appeal; bond; actions thereon; waiver; appeal of waiver or periodic payments; notice of decision

Source Information

Source:https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=535.140
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